The Kuwaiti Interior Ministry announced on October 2, 2026, that it had arrested five individuals, including three Syrians and two Egyptians, for their involvement in a charity scam. The group allegedly exploited a charitable project to collect donations in kind, which they would then resell for personal profit. This operation was carried out under the guise of supporting a legitimate charitable cause.
According to the Interior Ministry, the arrests were made by the Criminal Security Sector, specifically the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations. The investigations revealed that the suspects had rented an electronic site and phone number belonging to a charitable project without the knowledge of its members. They used these to receive donations of clothing, electronics, furniture, and food, deceiving donors into believing their contributions were supporting the project's objectives.
The suspects, who were using the charitable project's platform to collect donations, managed to generate approximately 60,000 Kuwaiti dinars in monthly profits from the resale of these donations. The authorities were able to track down the location of the company's warehouse in the Amghara area, where they took necessary actions regarding the seized items and completed procedures related to the incident.
The Interior Ministry emphasized that these actions are part of ongoing security efforts to combat crimes. The ministry highlighted its commitment to transparency in handling national security issues, while also urging the public to be cautious of such fraudulent schemes. The arrested individuals are currently facing legal action for their roles in the scam.
The scam involved a company that specialized in moving furniture and had exploited its access to the charitable project's online presence. By doing so, they were able to deceive donors and collect a significant amount of goods, which they then sold for profit. The authorities' swift action prevented further exploitation of the charitable project's goodwill.
The Kuwaiti authorities have been proactive in addressing various security concerns, including the recent incident involving the escape of prisoners through air conditioning vents. The ministry has assured the public that it deals with all matters related to national security with transparency and seriousness.
The arrested individuals are being held accountable for their actions, and the Interior Ministry continues to work towards enhancing security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The public is advised to verify charitable causes before making donations to avoid inadvertently supporting fraudulent activities.
Key points
- Five individuals, including 3 Syrians and 2 Egyptians, were arrested for exploiting a charity project for personal gain.
- The suspects generated approximately 60,000 Kuwaiti dinars in monthly profits from reselling donations.
- The Interior Ministry emphasizes its commitment to combating crimes and handling national security issues with transparency.
